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As millions of Americans hit the road for their summer vacations, they’ll be looking for places to stay. The explosive growth of web/app-based home-sharing services like Airbnb has grabbed the attention of homeowners everywhere, so if you’re considering opening your home to travelers for a fee this summer, consider your home insurance policy. READ MORE >>

This spring and summer, as warm weather returns to much of the United States, parks and outdoor recreation places will once again buzz with activity. The dog parks, playgrounds, ball fields and drone parks will play host to millions of fun- and warmth-loving creatures of all kinds. READ MORE >>

Over the last two years, wildfires have damaged millions of acres and thousands of buildings across the southeastern and western United States. Many businesses were fortunate not to be directly damaged by the fires but still suffered financially due to evacuation orders preventing customer access in a threatened area. READ MORE >>

Workplace harassment is all over the news. Many allegations involve high-profile individuals creating a workplace culture that subjects employees to harassment with little or no consequence. RELATED: Read 6 Behaviors that Could Spawn a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit? READ MORE >>

When was the last time your business shipped something of value to a partner, vendor or customer? It's true that some businesses do very little shipping while others depend on product shipping for survival. If your business is the latter, or somewhere in between, guaranteeing that your shipment arrives in good condition is essential. READ MORE >>

Humans typically react strongly to fire. Unfortunately, we're not as keen on preventing a fire from starting in the first place! When it comes to fire prevention at your office, there's one absolute fact: you can never assume everyone knows what to do (and not to do) to control risk. READ MORE >>

Life insurance is not a stationary investment. It can be a tool that helps you build wealth. For most people, the investment in life insurance helps family or loved ones after death. You’ll want to be sure they have financial protection should something happen to you. READ MORE >>

Landlords may require tenants legal liability insurance. Do you lease space in your commercial building to a tenant? If so, do you require proof of insurance from the tenant? RELATED: Read Commercial Lease Concerns READ MORE >>

Many cyber insurance policies cover only claims of damages to third parties caused by a cyber attack on your business. Depending on the nature of the information stored in your business's network (e.g., credit card/bank account numbers, etc.), this type of insurance may be essential in paying the costs resulting from a breach. READ MORE >>

The owner may have explicit rules preventing its use by other parties. In an effort to ramp up your marketing efforts, maybe you've taken a more active approach to Internet and social media to promote your business, possibly using attention-getting visuals, such as images, charts and videos. READ MORE >>